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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,955.04, 44,068.32 and 21,898.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,955.04, 44,068.32 and 21,898.08 is: 30,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,955.04 : 44,068.32 = 21,898.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,955.04/44,068.32 = 21,898.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,955.04x = 44,068.32 × 21,898.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,955.04x = 965,011,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,011,596.83/31,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,199.04

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